33. David sang this lament for Abner:“Why did Abner have to die like a fool?
34. His hands were not tied,And his feet were not bound;He died like someone killed by criminals!”And the people wept for him again.
35. All day long the people tried to get David to eat something, but he made a solemn promise, “May God strike me dead if I eat anything before the day is over!”
36. They took note of this and were pleased. Indeed, everything the king did pleased the people.